Masterclass Certificate in Southern Literature Appreciation
-- ViewingNowThe Masterclass Certificate in Southern Literature Appreciation is a comprehensive course designed to immerse learners in the rich and diverse world of Southern literature. This program offers insights into the works of prominent Southern authors, exploring the unique cultural, historical, and social contexts that shape their writing.
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• Southern Gothic Literature — This unit will explore the unique genre of Southern Gothic literature, focusing on works by authors such as Flannery O'Connor, William Faulkner, and Tennessee Williams.
• Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County — This unit will delve into the fictional county created by Nobel laureate William Faulkner, examining the characters, themes, and historical context that define this literary landscape.
• Race, Class, and Identity in Southern Literature — Students will examine the ways in which Southern literature has grappled with issues of race, class, and identity, with a focus on authors such as Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, and Richard Wright.
• Contemporary Southern Writers — This unit will introduce students to contemporary Southern writers who are pushing the boundaries of the region's literary traditions, with a focus on authors such as Barbara Kingsolver, Dorothy Allison, and Cormac McCarthy.
• Southern Poetry — This unit will explore the rich tradition of Southern poetry, from the early works of Edgar Allan Poe to the contemporary verse of Natasha Trethewey and Kevin Young.
• Southern Literature and Film Adaptations — This unit will examine the ways in which Southern literature has been adapted for the screen, with a focus on films such as "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Gone with the Wind," and "The Color Purple."
• Southern Literary Criticism — This unit will introduce students to the major critical approaches to Southern literature, from regionalism to postmodernism, with a focus on the work of key critics such as Cleanth Brooks, Richard King, and Michael Kreyling.
• The Women of Southern Literature — This unit will explore the contributions of women writers to Southern literature, from the early works of Kate Chopin and Carson McCullers to the contemporary fiction of Anne Tyler and Kaye
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